Fans of Coronation Street can breathe a sigh of relief—Gary Windass isn’t going anywhere just yet. Despite the character currently lying in a coma on-screen, actor Mikey North has reportedly renewed his contract for another year, promising even more drama ahead for the Weatherfield resident.
Gary has been missing from home for weeks, and viewers were left on edge when it was revealed that he’s been lying unconscious in hospital following a mysterious attack. The shocking twist came after the chaotic night of Aadi Alahan’s party, where Nina and Summer were seen high on LSD, later confessing they may have left someone for dead—though they couldn’t recall who or even if it truly happened.
As it turns out, the victim is none other than Gary Windass. With his condition critical and worsening, his ‘next of kin’ was contacted. But in a disturbing turn of events, the person posing as his closest family is actually his attacker—who has gone so far as to change Gary’s name in the hospital system to cover their tracks. This sinister detail leaves fans wondering: how far will the assailant go to ensure Gary never wakes up?
Despite the life-threatening situation on screen, fans can expect to see a lot more of Gary in the near future. According to The Sun, Mikey North has just signed on for another year on Coronation Street, confirming his character will remain part of the show’s fabric for the foreseeable future.
A source close to the production told the publication: “Mikey loves working at Coronation Street and bosses love having him, so it was a no-brainer for him to sign for another year recently. Gary’s got a huge year coming up—it’s all just kicked off on-screen, and this is just the beginning. There’s going to be a lot of Mikey on screens in the coming months.”
North, who first appeared on the cobbles in 2008, is now entering his 18th year on the soap—a remarkable tenure marked by numerous headline-grabbing storylines. From his dark past as a loan shark to navigating life as a husband and father, Gary has become one of the show’s most complex and enduring characters.
With his future now confirmed, the question shifts from “Will Gary survive?” to “What happens when he wakes up?” The identity of his attacker, the motive behind the assault, and the implications of the cover-up promise a storm of revelations in the episodes ahead.
Viewers can expect an intense mix of suspense, betrayal, and redemption as Gary’s journey takes another dramatic turn. Will he seek revenge? Will the truth tear the community apart? And what consequences will face those who tried to silence him?
